88-LC0-36FH Overview
The Cisco 88-LC0-36FH is a high-density 400GbE line card designed for the Cisco 8800 Series modular routers. With 36 QSFP56-DD ports, it provides 14.4 Tbps of bandwidth powered by the Cisco Q200 Silicon One ASIC.
As part of the 8000 Series, this line card runs on IOS XR software to deliver robust routing capabilities through a feature-rich operating system. It provides programmable interfaces and model-driven APIs for network automation and flexibility.
The Cisco 88-LC0-36FH line card is optimized for high-bandwidth core networks, data center interconnects, and high-performance computing environments demanding wire-rate 400GbE connectivity.
Quick Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 36 QSFP56-DD 400GbE |
Throughput | 14.4 Tbps |
ASIC | Cisco Q200 Silicon One |
Breakout | To 4x100GbE |
Software | Cisco IOS XR |
Key Features and Benefits
- 36-port 400GbE line card with 14.4 Tbps throughput
- Powered by Cisco Q200 Silicon One ASIC
- Breakout flexibility to 100GbE
- Part of the Cisco 8000 Series with IOS XR software
- Programmable interfaces and model-driven APIs
- Optimized for high-bandwidth core networks
Supported Chassis
Chassis | Description |
---|---|
Cisco 8804 (8804-SYS) | 4-slot modular chassis |
Cisco 8808 (8808-SYS) | 8-slot modular chassis |
Cisco 8812 (8812-SYS) | 12-slot modular chassis |
Cisco 8818 (8818-SYS) | 18-slot modular chassis |
Comparison to Similar Models
Model | Ports | Speed | ASIC | MACsec |
---|---|---|---|---|
88-LC0-36FH | 36 QSFP56-DD | 400GbE | Q200 | No |
8800-LC-36FH | 36 QSFP56-DD | 400GbE | Q100 | No |
88-LC0-34H14FH | 34x100GbE, 14x400GbE | Mixed | Q200 | Partial |
88-LC0-36FH Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
---|---|
Ports | 36 QSFP56-DD ports |
Speed | 400GbE |
Throughput | 14.4 Tbps |
ASIC | Cisco Q200 Silicon One |
Breakout | To 4x100GbE |
Software | Cisco IOS XR |
Dimensions | Horizontal card |
Power | TBD |
88-LC0-36FH Licensing
The Cisco 88-LC0-36FH requires a valid Cisco IOS XR software license from Cisco.
Warranty Information
This line card comes with a 90-day limited liability warranty covering defects. Extended support is available.
Installation and Configuration
The 88-LC0-36FH installs horizontally into the Cisco 8800 chassis. It is hot swappable and requires no downtime to install. The line card is configured through Cisco IOS XR CLI and management tools.
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